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VIOFO A129 Pro 4K Dual Band Wi-Fi Front Dash Camera w/ GPS Module Expired

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Adorama has VIOFO A129 Pro 4K Dual Band Wi-Fi Front Dash Camera w/ GPS Module (A129 PRO-G) for $139. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • A129 Pro 4K UHD 2160p Dual Band Wi-Fi Front Dash Camera
  • GPS Mount
  • Car Charger
  • Mini USB Cable
  • Trim Removal Tool
  • Card Reader Adapter
  • 2x 3M Sticker
  • 5x Clips
  • Viofo 1-Year Limited Warranty
Features:
  • Ultra HD 4K dash cam
  • Dual Band Wi-Fi Built-in 2.4GHz & 5GHz
  • Sony 8MP Image Sensor
  • Front F1.8 Aperture 130 Wide Viewing Angle
  • 2" HD LCD Display
  • GPS Logger
  • G-Sensor & Motion Detection Supported
  • Advanced Parking Mode Supported
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$139 + free s/h

Includes:
  • A129 Pro 4K UHD 2160p Dual Band Wi-Fi Front Dash Camera
  • GPS Mount
  • Car Charger
  • Mini USB Cable
  • Trim Removal Tool
  • Card Reader Adapter
  • 2x 3M Sticker
  • 5x Clips
Features:
  • Ultra HD 4K dash cam
  • Dual Band Wi-Fi Built-in 2.4GHz & 5GHz
  • Sony 8MP Image Sensor
  • Front F1.8 Aperture 130 Wide Viewing Angle
  • 2" HD LCD Display
  • GPS LoggerG-Sensor & Motion Detection Supported
  • Advanced Parking Mode Supported
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What?

Resolution has nothing to do with overheating. If the device is 4k capable, it means the processor has 4k encoding/decoding capability. This isn't any more taxing than a processor from eight years back doing 1080p.

If the device has poor thermal efficiency, the worst that will happen is it shuts off. This is a standard feature among processors, dating back to the late 90s. But the unit itself doesn't "die".

The only components to be worried about in a hot car would be the battery (hence why most people recommend going with a supercapacitor over a battery) and the LCD screen. I personally don't think these having an LCD screen adds any value anyway.
Purpose of dashcam is to always be recording when you're driving or while in parking mode. Having the dashcam shut down when it should be recording is very bad. This A129 Pro model is infamous for shutting down when it gets too hot for whatever reason. There are various threads on dashcamtalk on this issue. Here's one of them.

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/thr...ity.44095/

I would personally avoid this Viofo 4k model due to its reliability issues and look instead at a 2k model (A119 V3, A129 Plus), which does not have the same level of reported reliability issues as the A129 Pro.
Add the rear camera for $50 and it's still $10 cheaper than prime day.

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George_P_Burdell
07-04-2021 at 12:57 PM.
07-04-2021 at 12:57 PM.
Quote from mrajya3 :
Mixed reviews… any dashcam out there that is reliable and consistently rated above others?

blackvue. pricy but pays itself with one mishap
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swy81
07-04-2021 at 12:58 PM.
07-04-2021 at 12:58 PM.
I've had a few Viofos and they're terrible reliability wise. They would lock up or show a grey/blue screen and I'd have to reboot constantly. They eventually died less than a year after getting them.

I've had great success with Anker/Aukey dashcams. Been a few years and running solid with no reboots/lockups so far.
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elpablolv
07-04-2021 at 12:59 PM.
07-04-2021 at 12:59 PM.
I have the 1080p version and it is very difficult to read license plates, will this 4k allow me to read the plates?
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MasterBeater
07-04-2021 at 01:24 PM.
07-04-2021 at 01:24 PM.
Quote from Appuser1 :
Ok Mr. Know-It-All.... I guess everyone is wrong, BUT YOU. Everyone listen to this guy and buy it. He's an engineer, lol

He's not alone my friend but I think you are. Battery is always the cause of overheating for this type of device.
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jimschoice
07-04-2021 at 01:28 PM.
07-04-2021 at 01:28 PM.
Quote from budster :
Purpose of dashcam is to always be recording when you're driving or while in parking mode. Having the dashcam shut down when it should be recording is very bad. This A129 Pro model is infamous for shutting down when it gets too hot for whatever reason. There are various threads on dashcamtalk on this issue. Here's one of them.

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/thr...ity.44095/

I would personally avoid this Viofo 4k model due to its reliability issues and look instead at a 2k model (A119 V3, A129 Plus), which does not have the same level of reported reliability issues as the A129 Pro.

Thanks for the info. I have been wanting a dashcam , but I live in the desert, and driving in 115 degree weather on sunny days would likely make this model useless!
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07-04-2021 at 01:30 PM.
07-04-2021 at 01:30 PM.
Quote from MasterBeater :
He's not alone my friend but I think you are. Battery is always the cause of overheating for this type of device.

This runs on a supercapacitor.

I've had mine + rear cam hardwire kit for roughly 4 months on the latest firmware and have not had any issues. So far I am pleased with it. Hoping no long term issues people have been reporting happens.
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TakeMeToYourDealer
07-04-2021 at 02:03 PM.
07-04-2021 at 02:03 PM.
Just because it is 4k I doesn't mean the video quality is super clear. The lens and sensor play a higher role in being able to see detail better than 4k output... I've seen 4k video that you zoom in and can't read a tag, for example. Not sure how this one is but just wanted to throw this knowledge out there fyi.
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Johnnyhoboy
07-04-2021 at 03:00 PM.
07-04-2021 at 03:00 PM.
Thanks! Was just literally in the market for a new dashcam and I saw that this + the rear cam are recommended on r/dashcams. Picked up the 4K + the rear also on sale for just around $200!

It's on backorder though so hopefully it won't be too long
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guest2011
07-04-2021 at 03:30 PM.
07-04-2021 at 03:30 PM.
i don't understand why all popular brands that make or used to make compacts and large sensor digicams don't jump on dashcam market. larger sensor, good optics, good build quality. i'd buy popular brands nikon sony panasonic pentax canon etc, instead of crappy chinese brands.
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07-04-2021 at 03:38 PM.
07-04-2021 at 03:38 PM.
Quote from Appuser1 :
Ok Mr. Know-It-All.... I guess everyone is wrong, BUT YOU. Everyone listen to this guy and buy it. He's an engineer, lol

He's right I'm using viofo 2k in my truck for more than 2 years I travel 48 states so far so good no issues
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carmenohio
07-04-2021 at 03:50 PM.
07-04-2021 at 03:50 PM.
Quote from wherestheanykey :
What?

Resolution has nothing to do with overheating. If the device is 4k capable, it means the processor has 4k encoding/decoding capability. This isn't any more taxing than a processor from eight years back doing 1080p.

If the device has poor thermal efficiency, the worst that will happen is it shuts off. This is a standard feature among processors, dating back to the late 90s. But the unit itself doesn't "die".

The only components to be worried about in a hot car would be the battery (hence why most people recommend going with a supercapacitor over a battery) and the LCD screen. I personally don't think these having an LCD screen adds any value anyway.
Then why do Canon EOS R5's overheat when shooting 8K but it doesn't have this problem when shooting 1080P? I'd really like to believe what you're saying, but multiple cameras do have problems overheating at higher resolutions but don't with lower resolutions. I can name more than just the R5…
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07-04-2021 at 03:51 PM.
07-04-2021 at 03:51 PM.
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I wanted a 4k dash cam, but in California heat, these do not survive according to so many people. 4k gets hot by itself on phones and GoPros even indoor. I would aim for a 2k camera if you live in the heat. Even the 1080p ones die on me lol.

Heat is heat. Mine devices and my dash cam surives 115 degree california temperatures with no problems.
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07-04-2021 at 04:04 PM.
07-04-2021 at 04:04 PM.
Way overpriced. There are a dime a dozen Viofo-129 clones you can Google and get for about $40! There is absolutely nothing special about Viofia that differentiates them from the countless other Chinese made dashcams that make the EXACT same cam with the exact same specs and chipsets but with a different maker's name on it!
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07-04-2021 at 04:22 PM.
07-04-2021 at 04:22 PM.
Quote from DIW90210 :
Way overpriced. There are a dime a dozen Viofo-129 clones you can Google and get for about $40! There is absolutely nothing special about Viofia that differentiates them from the countless other Chinese made dashcams that make the EXACT same cam with the exact same specs and chipsets but with a different maker's name on it!
Please provide examples or links to $40 dashcams that also have ≥ Sony 8MP sensors with 4k recording.
Thank you
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egot
07-04-2021 at 04:48 PM.
07-04-2021 at 04:48 PM.
Anyone know if I can pair an A129 rear camera with an A119 v2 front camera?
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